Plays (Hamlet / King Lear / Macbeth / Othello / Romeo and Juliet) vs Jacob have I loved — Which Should You Read First?

Both Plays (Hamlet / King Lear / Macbeth / Othello / Romeo and Juliet) and Jacob have I loved are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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